SQL Database Migration Problem!
Hi, I'm migrating the SQL 2012 Database for vcenter 5.5. It's worked fine but I cannot create the Roll-up jobs on the new SQL server because the vCenter database uses the custom schema "VMW", the...
View Articlesso upgrade but failed to start
I upgraded sso but the service failed to start afterwards. anybody seen this problem before?
View ArticlevCenter 5.5 rebuild Question
Hi all - I have inherited a VMware 5.5 platform, the vCenter services are across about 6 servers - all roles like SSO, Inventory etc are on individual servers. It's only a small environment and I feel...
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gotchas to avoid migrating from 5.0 to 5.5
dear all my previous question raised issues about migrating from 5.1 to 5.5. however i have just been informed its from 5.0 to 5.5. apologies, but are there any major issues is might expect to bump...
View ArticleMgmt and Compute vCenter with single SSO and Linked Mode?
I am designing for a large vCAC environment and want to separate not only Mgmt/Compute clusters, but also vCenters. I want to be able to manage these vCenter inLinkedMode. My plan is to have 2...
View ArticleChallenges on networking setup and vCenter install? New 5 node 5.5 cluster
Hi Everyone, I'm about to set up a new 5 node, ESXi 5.5 cluster. I'd like to post my current thoughts/ideas on how this is to be set up , but I do have questions on the best way to go about...
View ArticleTPM Presence in ESXi
Hi all,Is there any way to determine the TPM presence status in ESXi CLI?is there any esx command to check ? Is there any workaround to check from vCENTER?
View Article5.0 to 5.5 with OS and MSSQL Update
Hi, I try to describe a upgrade plan to upgrade a Horizon View vCenter from 5.0 to 5.5.The source vCenter 5.0 is installed on a Win2k8R2 using a remote DB server with SQL 2005 SP3.In the end I would...
View ArticleDonwload Update 1 only setup for vCenter 5.5 instead of complete vCenter 5.5...
I need to download Update 1 only setup file for vCenter 5.5, instead of donwloading single large vCenter 5.5 Update 1 package, as i already downloaded VMware-VIMSetup-all-5.5.0-1476387-20131201.iso...
View ArticlevCenter Fresh Installation but mounting the old database to retain...
Currently using vCenter 5.1 which has performance data . However, we need to move the above ESXi hosts to vCenter 5.5 by retaining the performance data (important).I'm planning to setup fresh vCenter...
View ArticleESXi 5.5 Compatibility Issue
I get the following error while installing (for the first time) ESXi 5.5: "No network adapter is detected".My NIC is Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN. I ran a search for this term in VMware Compatibility...
View ArticleUpgrade VCenter Server Memory
Hello,Can anyone advise how to change the memory in my vcenter server? It has already been upgraded to version 10 and using the client is no longer an option.
View ArticleTo identify the BMC IP address in ESXi console
hi,Is there any esxcli command to identify the BMC IP address of the ESXI booted node?In Linux machine, "ipmitool lan print" will list the IP address of BMC assigned to the node .. any insights?
View ArticleSemi-Interactive Automated ISO Install esxi5.5
My hostnames all line up with the ip address: esx101.local = 10.10.10.101, esx102.local = 10.10.10.102. I'm working on a iso-based scripted install that would ask for the hostname, then setup...
View ArticleMigrating VMs from ESXi 4.x to 5.5
I am in the process of performing a clean install of vSphere 5.5 on 3 new ESXi 5.5 hosts. We are currently running ESX 4.1 on 4 hosts. I will be installing the vCSA. After I configure the new...
View ArticleUpgrading from VCenter 4.1 to VCenter 5.5
Hi, Hoping I am in the correct location in the forum. I currently have Vcenter 4.1 and ESXi 4.1 hosts andgetting ready to upgrade to VCenter 5.5 My VCenter 4.1 is on Win2K8 R2 server but is...
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Unable to connect to vSphere Web Client using Firefox or Chrome on Server 2012R2
I've recently installed the vsphere web client 5.1.0 on my 2K12R2 box. I get the well known and documented issues when I try to connect using IE11 (but note that I can still connect to the vCenter...
View ArticleNeed a solution for the following error appearing during installation vCenter...
Hello mates, I'm trying to install vCenter server on windows server 2008 64 bit. While installation I'm getting an error (Please check the snap shot that I have attached.) Same error appears during...
View ArticleAdd additional Ram To esxi server !
Hi I've a Esxi server with about 20 virtual machine on it , and the server has 16 GB ram . I want to add about 24 GB Ram to the server .I've to turn off the server and add the RAM hardware to the...
View ArticleWhat's your update policy?
Not a technical but more practical question:How do you plan your updates to vCenter Server, ESXi, vShield and other products? Do you check once a month what updates are available, evaluate them and...
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